The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage listed 243-kilometre stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Warrnambool.

The road was built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932, and is the world’s largest war memorial; dedicated to casualties of World War I.

It is an important tourist attraction in the region, which winds through varying terrain alongside the coast, and provides access to several prominent landmarks; including the nationally significant Twelve Apostles limestone stack formations.

The Great Ocean Road, officially starts at Torquay and travels 243 kilometres westward to finish at Allansford near Warrnambool, the largest city along the road. The road is two lane (one in each direction), with the majority covered by an 80 kilometre per hour speed limit.

Great Ocean Road Towns

One of the best experiences of driving the iconic Great Ocean Road is discovering the many unique towns along Australia’s windswept southern coast. The Great Ocean Road begins its journey just 90 minutes drive south-west of Melbourne’s city centre from the town of Torquay.

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About 'Great Ocean Road Australia'

Great Ocean Road Australia is a 'Web Magazine' website that is dedicated to all things related to the Great Ocean Road region of southern Victoria. We are passionate about Australia's best driving experience, its stunning scenery, its dramatic cliffs, its beautiful beaches and the unforgetable experiences that are waiting for all who visit. Our aim is to discuss the Great Ocean Road, its history, its environment and its spectacular destinations. We hope that this website will inspire all who visit, just as much as the Great Ocean Road has inspired us.